HRs power South Scranton to District 17/32 City-County LL win

South Scranton used the long ball to defeat host East Scranton on Thursday, 11-3, in the City bracket quarterfinals of the District 17/32 City-County Little League Tournament.

Justin Walker led the power surge for South Scranton with a pair of home runs. He had a solo blast in the first inning and a two-run shot in the second.

Kiernan Harris added a two-run home run in the first inning for South and also had a single.

Jake Rooney chipped in two hits and Carson Cacioppo had a single and a triple. Winning pitcher Dilano Sheodial finished with six strikeouts.

For East Scranton, Jason Carpenter had three hits, including two doubles. James Vieira doubled and singled and Will Cobley doubled.

West Scranton 14

Old Forge 4

At Old Forge, Vincenzo Gigliotti had four hits to lead West Scranton to its win. One of Gigliotti's hits was a home run.

Chandler Fuller added three hits, including two doubles, for West. Winning pitcher Shayne Merrifield also homered among his two hits. Noah Harrington had two hits and Adam Nitch doubled.

Nick Krenitsky and Patrick Mariotti each had two hits to lead Old Forge.

West Scranton will visit South Scranton in the City semifinals Tuesday.

Taylor 9

Moosic 8

At Taylor, Joshua Muth drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the sixth inning to lead Taylor over Moosic.

Louis Stefanelli led Taylor with a double, triple and home run. Logan Cieless also had three hits and Steve Ladd doubled. Winning pitcher Matt Pendrak struck out seven and helped his cause with a triple.

With the win, Taylor advances to the City semifinals Tuesday against either North Scranton or Green Ridge.

Dickson City 15

Abington American 4

At Dickson City on Wednesday, winning pitcher Craig Mercanti singled, doubled and struck out eight to lead the home team past Abington American in a first-round matchup in the County bracket.

Mike Mazzino added three hits and Chase Combs had an inside-the-park home run for Dickson City.

Jake Petty and Danny Habeeb each had two hits for Abington American.

Dickson City hosts Dunmore tonight at 7 in a County quarterfinal matchup. Other games tonight include Throop at Carbondale, Archbald at Christy Mathewson and Abington National at Carbino Club.

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